Transportation Pursuit Strategist

DescriptionAt HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?Watch Our Story:' ' We believe transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.HDR is seeking a pursuit strategist in our transportation business group to help elevate our transportation program and lead the technical execution of our most important pursuits. The pursuit strategist will be a key partner to market sector leadership, region and area business group leadership and our strategic pursuit team in the identification of markets, programs, and projects that will elevate HDR’s presence in target geographies and with specific clients. The pursuit strategist will be an industry facing individual who will actively participate in industry facing associations to help elevate HDR’s brand as a leader in the transportation market.In this role of Transportation Pursuit Strategist, you will be expected to:Help to prioritize strategic focus areas, clients and projects to capture for the business group through partnership with market sector directors, business class leads, Business Development Leads, and regional Business Group directors Serve as a technical lead in support of strategic pursuits and projects in collaboration with areas and strategic pursuit teams.Position HDR with clients by collaborating with area Business Development Leads in the support of selected pursuits through client relationship development, development of strategies, and participation in pursuit activities· Support the development and execution of key growth initiatives during strategic planning and annual alignment meetings through partnership with Market Sector Directors· Support business strategy and client development through active participation in key industry associations and related activities. Preferred Qualifications20 years experience in pursuit, marketing or delivering major transportation infrastructure programsMaintains a professional(Architecture, Engineering, or Construction)registration and has related technical experienceExperienced in development and management of diverse teamsWorks cooperatively with other business class regional directors, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers on business class effortsQualificationsRequired Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in an architecture, engineering, planning or a related fieldA minimum of 10 years of industry experienceExperienced in development and management of strategic marketing programs for architecture, engineering and or planning servicesExperienced in development and management of a wide range of client relationships and specific program and/or project pursuitsExperienced in overall staff development to include recruiting, career path and professional growthExperienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sectorAbility to work cooperatively with Area Market Sector Directors, Market Sector Directors, Business Class Directors, Regional Business Group Director, Area Business Group Managers, Area Marketing Managers and Area ManagersDemonstrated commitment to HDR values. An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a mustWhat We BelieveHDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.Our CommitmentAs employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.Job Field: BridgesSchedule: Full-timeEmployee Status: Regular